A few weeks ago hacker Samy Kamkar showed the world how to easily crack a Master combination lock—the same kind used on thousands of school lockers—in eight tries or fewer. But who has the time for that? Thankfully, Samy has followed up with this wonderful 3D-printed contraption that does all the hard work for you, in about 30 seconds. Samy encourages […]
What is a window restrictor? A window restrictor is a device which prevents a window from opening more than a fixed distance. Commonly these are set to a maximum of 100mm, as this is the distance which scientists have determined will prevent a toddler getting out of a window. What are the benefits? Restriction of […]
This video describes how to set the TimeLock function of the ScanLogic and ProLogic Series safe locks from SecuRam.
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Nightlatches offer good basic door security. Opened from the outside with a key and from the inside with a handle, nightlatches are convenient as they lock automatically on closing and can be put ‘on the latch’ – locked open with a lever. A deadlocking facility adds extra security; giving the key an extra turn ‘deadlocks the […]
Lambeth locksmith: Lock upgrade to high security Era 5 Lever Mortice in Lambeth, London. Knowledge Corner: Era 5 lever High Security A 5 lever mortice lock is an absolute essential for front and back doors. The best way to secure a door, many insurance companies specify BS3621 five-lever mortice locks must be fitted as a […]
Never leave a spare key in a hiding place such as under a flower pot, door mat or even on a piece of string through the letter box (you’d be surprised how many people do this!) A thief will try all the usual hiding places.
DOM ix Dimple key system. German DOM ix system is one of the first reversible dimple key systems with a horizontal keyway. DOM is also one of the world's leading manufacturers in security technology. DOM also produces high standard quality security locks. The quality of materials, processing and function can be taken for granted. First […]
Local Streatham locksmith: Nightlatch lock changed for a residential customer in Streatham, London. Knowledge Corner: What is a Nightlatch lock? Nightlatch is a lock which is mounted onto the surface of the door as opposed to being morticed into the edge of the door. A nightlatch holds the door shut on a latch which can […]
The fake locksmith sticker and coded chalk symbols that could mark you for burglary in London. Thieves identify vulnerable homes in 'sophisticated new scam' Chalk symbols and plastic stickers placed by burglars on properties in Wandsworth, London. '24/7 Locksmith' stickers have already been linked to one local burglary. Scouts find vulnerable homes before calling to […]
Gate lock changed We have been called up to a job for one of our residential customers in Balham. Client wanted his old gate lock replaced with a brand new 5Lever Security mortice lock instead. Please remember! We are CRB checked and registered. With our domestic, as well as commercial locksmith services we aim to […]
